Forecasts of Much Value to Farmers for Rain Predictions
A letter from an Illinois farmer praises U S weather bureau forecasts for guiding corn planting during a late spring. He credits weekly forecasts for advancing planting decisions, noting one third of his crop already in the ground when rain arrived. The bureau issues six day forecasts for nine districts, aiding widespread farming.
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Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Washington
Unite States
Market outlook for poultry prices and packing trends
Poultry extensionist N B Chapman forecasts rising sod prices for all poultry forms. He notes July 1 date will yield Gott roaster class birds, four pounds or less, and predicts broilers around two pounds. Packers plan frozen stock for winter, with broader breeding rising due to favorable conditions.
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N. B. Chapman
University Farm
Crate for Shipping Swine Promotes Strong Easy Transport
A neatly built pine hog crate with shipping tag shows shipper and farm names to aid sales. The article advocates sturdy construction, moisture control, and a water supply for long shipments to safeguard stock.
Decline in U S Cattle and Hogs Reported for Early 1919
The United States saw a drop in cattle and hog numbers in the first four months of 1919 compared with the prior year. Hog births from January to April were about 10 percent lower, while marketings fell roughly 16 percent. farm slaughter remained similar. The data comes from livestock reporters of the USDA’s Bureau of Crop Estimates.
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United States
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Cattle deaths rise sharply while births fall this year
Through May 1 deaths on farms are over 40 percent higher than last year. When including births, there is a roughly 5 percent drop in the first four months of this year versus last year. Calf births from January 1 to May 1 are about 22 percent lower, and the net disposition of cattle by marketings, farm slaughter and deaths shows a roughly 6 percent reduction in total cattle compared with last year for the January–May period.
Planting Endive in August for Winter Harvest
The August planting window for endive runs from the first to the middle of August. Sow wide to allow banking with earth, thin to four inches apart, producing finer, tender heads. As cold weather nears, lift outer leaves, set boards with stakes, and earth up with straw to protect the row.
Moisture Injures Hay If Left Wet on It
The hay maker must note that hay is more likely damaged by moisture on its surface than by moisture inside it. Do not rake, bunch, or stack when it is wet with dew or rain.
Rapid Chick Growth and Feeding Tips Mentioned
The note explains that chickens grow faster when fed five times a day versus three, but warns that overfeeding can harm young chicks more than underfeeding. It also mentions good wheat storage and that bun die wheat will keep for several months with little loss.
Campaign manager accused of misusing funds
A frightened constituent asks if the campaign manager used money. Senator Sorghum flatly adds that the man did worse than misuse it he wasted it.
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Senator Sorghum
Freezone Corn Remedy Offers Quick Pain Free Relief
An ad touts Freezone as painless corn remover. A tiny bottle is sold for a few cents and promises to remove hard and soft corns or toe calluses without soreness. The text includes garbled phrases about doctors and sleeping arrangements.
Bayer Aspirin Pack Ad Claims Safe Use For Pain
An advertisement promotes aspirin branded Bayer Tablete or Kin as proven safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for years. It describes unbroken layer packaging with directions for headache toothache neuralgia rheumatism and pain and notes small tin boxes of 12 tablets at a few cents, with larger packages also sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Punishment Fire the Crime Railroading a Man
A fragment hints at a讨论 involving punishment and railway crime. The text suggests a claim that a man is being railroaded in a train robbery case, hinting at legal or judicial overreach. Limited readable details prevent full identification of persons or places.
Remedy for acid stomach advertised by chemists
An advertisement claims acids and gases harm the body and promise a remedy, Eatonic, that removes the cause of an acid stomach. It cites relief from bloating indigestion sourness and gas with a money back guarantee from druggists. Over half a million satisfied users are listed as proof.
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Folke
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